Checking out VXR's

[JR]

wat i was trying to say with options was that there was a lack of it. if u go to the vauxhall site - u can see stacks more options available for the VXR.
atleast HSV could or should've provided us with more options. then again, the car isn't here in big numbers, so i can see why.

here is wat i got frm their build configurator:-

Model shown:
Astra Sport Hatch VXR 2.0i 16v Turbo (240PS) in Black Sapphire

Key Features
* 18-inch alloy wheels
* VXR front grille and bumper
* VXR fog lights
* VXR rear roof spoiler
* VXR instrument panel
* Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
* Remote control ultrasonic security alarm
* Air-conditioning
* Sport switch
* Multi-function trip computer

Interior trims available with Black Sapphire :
* Race/Leather - Silver/Charcoal

Options included as standard:-
* CD 30 MP3 (in lieu of standard audio unit)
- Stereo radio/CD/MP3 CD player
- Remote display
- Full RDS EON with Traffic Programme
- Seven speakers
* Remote control ultrasonic security alarm
* Electronic Stability Programme-plus (ESP-plus)

Costed options:-
* CD 70 (in lieu of standard audio unit) with colour information display
- Stereo radio/CD/MP3 CD player
- CD ROM-driven satellite navigation system
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Seven speakers
- Colour information display
- TMC (Traffic Message Channel)

* CDC 40 (without DAB)
- Stereo radio
- Integral six-disc CD autochanger
- Graphic information display
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Seven speakers
- Note: Does not include Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) facility.

* Sight and Light Pack
- Rain-sensitive windscreen wipers
- Electro-chromatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror
- Automatic lighting control

* Sports Pack (std with 1.9CDTi 16v (150ps) and 2.0 16v turbo (170ps))
- 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with 225/45 R 17 tyres (steel space-saver spare)
- Uprated sports steering
- Sports switch
- Electronic Stability Programme-plus (ESP-plus)
- Lowered and uprated sports suspension

* Interactive Driving System (IDS+)

* Mobile phone system with Bluetooth (does not include phone or cradle)

* Electrically foldable door mirrors

* Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) incorporating bi-xenon headlights with dynamic beam leveling and high-pressure washers

* 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with 235/35 R 19 ultra-low profile tyres

* Rear parking distance sensors

* Keyless entry and start

* Cruise control

* Electronic Climate Control (ECC)

[Shaun]

JR. Quick Point on the Vauxhall Spec and this is for everone. In the UK Most things are Optional.
Read the Keyless Entry thats standard on a CD here.

This is how Vauxhall keep the cost of there Models down. HSV have speced the car with Many Features. Bare in mind what cost 1000 Euro will cost us close to 1800 Australian dollars. Now take into account that Xenon Lighting with active lighting is arround 200 British Pounds which comes close to about 5k AUD.

i have priced a Milltek landed from the UK and its close to 3k . (1200 pounds)

So HSV have Speced the car to a level that was Achievable for people to buy and Achievable for them to sell. No Point appointing a car that is going to be 48k + orc to Australia. Its unfortunate but thats the way the cookie crumbles as our Dollar is Not that strong against the Euro or the British Pound

[Shaun]

OPC Dash I can understand, but why the Opel blitz on the steering wheel? i'm sure the vxr in the uk doesnt have that!

Its all do with Volume. Its not a matter of putting another badge on there. The unit has to be tested with an Airbag. The badges on the Steering wheel shouldnt be pulled off for that matter as you can damage the air bag unit which can deploy at any given time once damage accours.

HSV are importing about 300 max a year. the cost on Air Bag testing is into the tens of thousands of dollars which would mean its not Viable for the Factory to do so. On the Other Hand Opel And Vauxhall sell 2500 VXR and OPC Units each in a year . The cost for Opel to do a Vauxhall Griffin on the Wheel is and Opel Biltz is justifiable. Personally i think the Griffin Looks Better . But im getting more acustom to the Opel Blitz and OPC Dash.

For those who have VXR's already my contacts in the UK tell me you can change the dials over to VXR Spec. You need to Just order them in from the UK. The dealers can pull the cluster dials out and changed them.


Shaun

[OPC]

shaun... i dont wanna change it to vxr specs... i wanna change it to opc

eg. the vxr symbol on the steering wheel (i want the opc badge)

the vxr badge on the right bumper (i want the opc badge)

the hsv wheel caps (i want the flash caps)

the hsv front grille (i want the flash grille)

[Shaun]

Jay,
You need to Order them from Overseas the OPC Gear. HSV / Holden wont bring them in (Same as the SRi T TS) When you were looking for them on your old one. You need to Order them From a Dealer either in the UK or Europe.

[OPC]

Jay,
You need to Order them from Overseas the OPC Gear. HSV / Holden wont bring them in (Same as the SRi T TS) When you were looking for them on your old one. You need to Order them From a Dealer either in the UK or Europe.

stuff that... ill talk to slim...

i thought you had contacts

For those who have VXR's already my contacts in the UK tell me .


Shaun

[Shaun]

stuff that... ill talk to slim...

i thought you had contacts

I have contacts within Vauxhall and Astra Forums that Have close dealings with Vauxhall VXR. But i have an E-mail for a Dealership where i bought my gear from if you would like it ?

[OPC]

I have contacts within Vauxhall and Astra Forums that Have close dealings with Vauxhall VXR. But i have an E-mail for a Dealership where i bought my gear from if you would like it ?

ah yeah we will talk about that when i see ya this weekend